Can I Run DayZ?
Bohemia Interactive · 2018
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is y
Can You Run DayZ?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against DayZ’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run DayZ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →DayZ is a demanding action game from 2018. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 82 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 37 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 156 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~34–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~140–170 FPS
Excellent
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DayZ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for DayZ, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 / 11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 30 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 25 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible Additional Notes: Internet connection
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 / 11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD R5 1600X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible Additional Notes: Internet connection
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
DayZ — FAQ
Can I run DayZ?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 82 FPS at 1080p in DayZ. Budget GPUs get about 37 FPS and high-end GPUs around 156 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for DayZ?+
DayZ needs at least a Intel Core i5-4430 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Six-Core processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can DayZ run without a graphics card?+
No — DayZ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD R9 270X).
How much RAM does DayZ need?+
DayZ officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 12GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.